Gerald Jantzi

We are deeply saddened to announce that Gerald Jantzi of Essexville, Michigan passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 91 as a result of an extended pulmonary illness. Gerald was born in Oliver, Michigan, the son of the late Aaron and Barbara (Bauer) Jantzi and moved to Bay City in 1939. He met his wife Evelyn in 1942. They have been inseparable ever since. Gerald was an extraordinary example of a devoted husband who loved, cherished and ensured that Evelyn was taken care of every day of their 69 years of marriage. He graduated from Bay City Business College, briefly owned a restaurant and worked for General Motors Grey Iron Foundry in several management positions for 30 years. He was a man of faith, honor, and integrity; a family man, hunter, fisherman, bowler, golfer, home builder and traveler. Gerald belonged to St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish and was a member of the Athletic Club, St. George Society, Senior Citizens Club and the Usher's Club. Gerald is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, daughter Cindy and husband Virg Sabin of Glen Allen, Virginia; son Gerry of West Palm Beach, Florida; two granddaughters Jill Pierce of Centreville, Virginia and Lori Sabin of Wilmington, Delaware; and five great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sabrina, Sarah, Savannah and Sean Pierce; sisters in-law Rita Kohn and Agnes Stachowicz; several nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and their families. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Schroeppel and a brother, Clarence Jantzi. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Fr. Rick Filary will officiate with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 -5:00 & 6:30- 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. Members of St. Stanislaus Parish and the Senior Citizens Club will pray the rosary at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday followed by a parish vigil service for Gerry at 7:00 p.m. The Jantzi family would like to express their grateful appreciation to the Bay County Medical Care Facility 2-West nurses, aides, staff and McClaren Hospice for the care and kindness shown to Gerry. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider memorial contributions to the St. Stanislaus Kostka Development Fund, 1503 Kosciuszko Ave., Bay City, MI. 48708 or Bay County Medical Care Facility Auxiliary Fund, 564 W. Hampton Rd. Essexville, MI. 48732. ambrosefuneralchapel.com